The last days of February provide little help in predicting how ice conditions will be when shipping starts up again around mid-March. Compare the picture above with my post on February 13; notice the ice and water in Lake Superior have switched positions, that caused by the wind. And with several snowstorms in the last several weeks, the harbor at least added to its snow pack. … [Read more...] about Ice and wind and cold, and of course water
Archives for February 2018
Lots of blue water in February
I thought we were having a rather cold winter but these pictures I took this morning (February 13, 2018) suggest otherwise. This end of Lake Superior is pretty blue for this time of year. It has been a windy winter and that often has more to do with ice conditions and locations, I think. … [Read more...] about Lots of blue water in February
Alder out for a February test drive
Note: Friday afternoon: the test today was not successful. The Alder departed her dock this morning, (February 2, 2018) at 9 am. From Sault Vessel Traffic Service: The ship recently underwent repairs to both main diesel engines and now must test them. The cutter will travel the Superior Front Channel and then enter Lake Superior through the Superior Entrance Channel. After several hours of testing in open … [Read more...] about Alder out for a February test drive